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Full Metal SergeantVSREDCON

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Full Metal Sergeant

Full Metal Sergeant

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
66Popularity
34Value
46
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
REDCON

REDCON

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
68Popularity
23Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
Full Metal Sergeant
6 of 12 metrics
REDCON
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
12 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
85.7% positive Wins
85.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
126 -
768 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
108 -
654 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
18 Wins
114 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
2 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
759 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
5 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2023 Wins
Apr 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFull Metal Sergeant

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleREDCON

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Full Metal Sergeant
REDCON

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Full Metal Sergeant

Full Metal Sergeant

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$9.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $9.99View
REDCON

REDCON

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Full Metal Sergeant

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (126 reviews) — very positive reception
126 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

REDCON

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

85% positive (767 reviews) — very positive reception
767 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +150%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFull Metal SergeantREDCON
Release Date
April 3, 2023
April 22, 2016
Developers
CarloC
Hexage
Publishers
CarloC
Hexage
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
5

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Full Metal Sergeant

No PC requirements data available

REDCON

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Full Metal Sergeant or REDCON?

Full Metal Sergeant and REDCON are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Full Metal Sergeant worth buying over REDCON?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. REDCON currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:55 AM UTC

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